{"id":2019,"date":"2023-03-05T06:20:22","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T05:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/?p=2019"},"modified":"2023-03-05T06:20:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-05T05:20:22","slug":"how-many-babies-can-an-amazon-river-dolphin-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/how-many-babies-can-an-amazon-river-dolphin-have\/","title":{"rendered":"How many babies can an amazon river dolphin have?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Amazon river dolphin is a versatile creature that is able to have many different numbers of babies, depending on the circumstances. In some cases, a river dolphin may have as few as one baby, while in others, they may have litters of up to six. However, the average litter size for an Amazon river dolphin is three.<\/p>\n

The typical litter size for an Amazon River dolphin is 1-2 offspring.<\/p>\n

How long are Amazon River dolphins pregnant? <\/h2>\n

The Amazon river dolphin, or boto Inia geoffrensis, is a species of dolphin that is native to the Amazon river basin. Reproductive parameters for this species were estimated from a population of individually recognizable animals in the Brazilian Amazon throughout 24 years. Gestation for this species lasts 123-13 months, and calves are nursed for 15-58 years. This species is known to have a long reproductive cycle, which contributes to its low population numbers. Conservation efforts for this species are important in order to maintain its population in the wild.<\/p>\n

Amazon River dolphins reproduce sexually and have a gestation period of around 11 months. After mating, the female will give birth to a calf around July, when water levels are beginning to drop and fish are on the move. The female will not mate again for another 5 years.<\/p>\n

How long do Amazon River dolphins live <\/h3>\n